WINSTON-SALEM, NC – April 12, 2026: Authorities in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are investigating a fatal rollover crash that killed 31-year-old Humberto Zavala Rodriguez early Sunday morning.
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, a 2008 Hyundai was traveling south on High Point Road at approximately 12:25 a.m. when the driver lost control. The vehicle left the roadway, struck an unoccupied parked car, and pushed it into a nearby residence. The Hyundai then overturned and struck a tree.
Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. A 35-year-old passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The passenger’s identity has not been released.
Authorities indicated that excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit is continuing to investigate.
